keynote speaker

When I step onto a stage, I am not there to deliver information; I aspire to create a shift. A great keynote should leave something behind: a mindset that challenges you, a standard that raises you, and a belief that demands more from you. I draw from real leadership forged under real pressure; from the pursuit of Michelin stars to leading teams, running Forbes 5-stars environments, and growing through every setback. Certified by the John Maxwell Team, I bring together leadership principles and lived experience in a way that moves people to think differently, lead intentionally, and show up at a higher level; long after the applause fades.

why work with

chef franck

I do not just inspire for an hour; I plant something that stays. I speak from a place of experience, not theory, and every story, every principle, every challenge I bring to the stage is lived, certainly not borrowed. I know what it means to lead under pressure, to fail forward, and to keep pushing when the easy choice would be to settle. When you bring me in, you are not hiring a speaker to entertain; you are partnering with someone who understands what it takes to change a culture, raise standards, and build something that matters.

If you want a speaker who will make people feel good for a day, keep looking. I will hold up a mirror, show you where you are, and open the door to where you could go. If you are serious about raising your standard and leading with more intention, I will meet you there; and push you further than you thought possible.

previous clients

Auberge Hotels & Resorts
CoralTree Hospitality
Starwoods Hotels
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Main Street Hospitality
HM Hotels
Playa Hotels & Resorts
Davidson Hospitality Group
Magnifica
The Wall Street Hotel
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Evolution Hospitality
Tommy Bahama Resort & Spa
The Hermitage Hotel
Salamander Hotels & Resorts
Aloft Hotels
Alila Hotels & Resorts
1 Hotels
Aimbridge Hospitality
DiamondRock Hospitality
Proper
Schulte Hospitality Group
House of Stefas
Retro Hospitality
HRI Properties
Salt Hotels
Highgate
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Keeneland Hospitality

services

Keynote Speaking Engagements

Inspiring large audiences with actionable insights on leadership, mindset, and performance drawn from real-hospitality-world, high-pressure experience.

Hospitality Workshops & Leadership Sessions

Interactive, high-impact sessions designed to develop stronger hospitality leaders, sharper teams, and a growth-driven culture.

Panel Appearances & Podcasts

Bringing grounded perspective and candid storytelling to hospitality industry panels and podcasts focused on leadership, resilience, and personal growth.

  • "What can I say about working with Franck? He truly gives you the confidence to be yourself."

    Luke La Manna, Hospitality Consultant

  • "I have felt empowered and evolved in my leadership abilities from working alongside him, and am so grateful for the experience."

    Caroline Copley, Hospitality Consultant

  • "Great people follow great people, and Franck is living proof of this."

    Stacey Gravanis, General Manager at The Red Lion Inn

  • "Working with Franck is like having a true partner—he gets to solutions quickly, truly understands the client perspective, and listens with intent, always accommodating without ever compromising service."

    Siobhan O’Leary, Founder / People Strategist at Aubergine Partners

  • "I can confidently say he is the most dedicated and driven person I've ever worked with."

    Sabrina Estudillo Butler, BIPOC Book Coach, Editor at Unpolished Words

  • "Franck is committed to creating and sustaining new and robust models of leadership in the service and hospitality industry and his work does just that."

    Jeevan Sivasubramaniam, Vice-President, Editorial at Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.

  • "He consistently delivers outstanding results and earns the respect and loyalty of top talent in the industry."

    Anthony Duggan, Chief Operating Officer at Topography Hospitality

  • "His exceptional ability to harmonize individual characteristics with client requirements is truly commendable."

    Gaby Artola, CEO / Founder of Artola Consulting

  • "Great innovator when it comes to finding solutions and thinking outside of the box."

    Gabriel Massip, Corporate Executive Chef at Magnifica

  • "He doesn’t just offer recommendations - he delivers solutions that are strategic, practical and impactful."

    Stacey Gravanis, General Manager at The Red Lion Inn

  • "Franck is a tenacious leader with the rare ability to view limitations and setbacks as opportunities for reinvention."

    Anthony Duggan, Chief Operating Officer at Topography Hospitality

  • "His leadership earns immediate respect and trust and the results speak for themselves."

    Stacey Gravanis, General Manager at The Red Lion Inn

  • "Franck is someone I look to for an honest perspective, motivation, and collaboration."

    Jon Palsson, CEO/Founder Palsberg Hospitality

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